Equipment World Digital Magazine
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Briefs EquipmentWorld.com | January 2018 11 C aterpillar has introduced its first response to a growing demand for tough work utility vehicles – while also expanding the company's reach into the con- sumer market. The gas-powered Cat CUV82 and the diesel-powered CUV102D UTVs will roll into dealerships in summer with manufacturer sug- gested retail prices of $14,999 and $16,299, respectively, says Norma Aldinger, commercial supervisor for Cat UTVs. "Not only has the utility vehicle business been growing, it's been growing in work-type applica- tions," according to Aldinger, who unveiled the models to editors at Cat's demonstration and training facility near Peoria, Illinois. Built in Thief River Falls, Min- nesota, by Textron Specialized Vehicles, both models feature an all-steel cargo bed with 1,000-pound rear cargo capacity and 2,000-pound towing capac- ity. The machines come with a truck-style column shifter and are designed for work uses, including hauling and towing. Buyers can choose between two- wheel drive, four-wheel drive or four-wheel drive/lock modes. The CUV82 and CUV102D comfortably seat two riders side-by-side with ample leg, elbow and headroom. The yellow UTVs resemble the look and feel of other Cat machines. The gas-powered model comes with a 0.8-liter, three-cylinder, 50-horsepower Chery engine and can travel up to 45 mph. A safety feature allows the top speed to be locked at 25 mph. The diesel version comes with a 1.0-liter, three-cylinder Kohler en- gine delivering 25 horsepower and a top speed of 25 mph. The UTVs have more than 50 op- tions, including snow plow, heater, front winch and power dump. The passenger seat base can be removed to create more hauling space. –Joy Powell reporter | staff report The U.S. International Trade Commission is investigating allegations by Caterpillar that German manufacturers Wirtgen and Vögele violated patent laws. Cat's counter-claim is nearly identical to an initial claim filed in July by the German manufactur- ers against Cat. Both sides claim patent infringement of their road construction equipment. Yanmar's new training center opened near Acworth, Georgia, to support the company's dealers. The 50,000-square-foot Yanmar Evo Center offers six training rooms, a product showroom, a company history display, a gift shop, equip- ment demonstration fields and a 250-seat auditorium. H&E Equipment Services plans to acquire Denver area rental firm Contractors Equipment Cen- ter (CEC) for $122.4 million. The transaction is subject to clearance by the U.S. Justice Department for compliance with antitrust laws. Deere & Company has com- pleted its $5.2 billion acquisition of the Wirtgen Group. The deal makes John Deere the first manufacturer to have crushing and screening equipment, as well as mobile equipment, all under one company. Memphis-based investment firm Dobbs Management Service bought seven John Deere Con- struction and Forestry Stores serving South Florida. The stores, sold by Nortrax, will operate as Dobbs Equipment and be headquartered in Tampa. Cat unveils its first UTVs in gas and diesel models For more on each of these stories go to equipmentworld.com. Buyers can choose between two- wheel drive, four-wheel drive or four- wheel drive/lock modes for Caterpil- lar's new UTVs, scheduled to arrive in dealerships in summer.